Miss Civilization by Richard Harding Davis
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page 35 of 41 (85%)
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(HARRY tries to hide the jewels with one hand, while he passes a lady's watch to HATCH.) HARRY: (to ALICE) That's YOUR watch. I'm sorry it has to go. ALICE: I'm not. It's the first time it ever did go. And, oh, thank you for taking that big brooch. It's a gift of father's, so I had to wear it, but it's so unbecoming. (She listens covertly.) HATCH: Put your hat on them. Cover them up. (HARRY partly covers jewels with his hat. HATCH lifts a diamond necklace.) ALICE: I suppose you know your own business--but THAT IS PASTE. HATCH: Do you want to be gagged NOW? ALICE: Pardon me, of course you know what you want. (Notices another necklace.) Oh, that Mrs. Warren's necklace! So you called on her, too, did |
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